BS Nursing Health Assessment 1
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A patient with chronic liver disease develops ascites. This is primarily due to:

A. Decreased portal venous pressure.
B. Increased albumin synthesis.
C. Portal hypertension and hypoalbuminemia.
D. Increased lymphatic flow from the legs.

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  • Decreased portal venous pressure.
  • Increased albumin synthesis.
  • Portal hypertension and hypoalbuminemia.
  • Increased lymphatic flow from the legs.

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